Problem gambling may be more readily associated with the casino or bookmaking sectors than with amusements, but it can occur anywhere that there’s an opportunity to stake money in the hopes of a win.

It deserves attention from all of us, not only because it’s the responsible thing to do but because it’s one of the main motives behind the regulation of gambling, and one of the main misgivings of those opposed to gaming’s growth. Reaching out with assistance for problem gamblers therefore doesn’t only help them, their families and their communities: it is, in the long run, beneficial to the entire gaming sector too.